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If his abilities are truly as he claims, it indeed presents a troublesome challenge. With this thought, Sōsuke softly asks, "But... you haven't mentioned... why are there sculptures of those beings here in Kyōka Suigetsu's realm? Is there a connection?"
Aizen, upon hearing this, falls silent for a moment, his expression complex. He gazes gently at the stone chair beneath him and murmurs, "That... I'll leave for you to uncover."
"After all, I haven't entirely resolved the issues related to that child's existence. I hope that you, in another world, can resolve this perfectly on my behalf."
Hearing this, Sōsuke is visibly shaken, his voice deepening as he asks, "Why would you say that? Are you..."
Before he can finish, Aizen, with a slight smile, says, "My soul cannot remain in this realm indefinitely. Returning is inevitable, so I cannot interfere too much. owever, under the influence of the Hōgyoku, you can stay here without resistance until you've gained enough power from this world. Then, coming to my world will no longer be an issue."
After hearing this, Sōsuke falls silent for a moment before looking at Aizen and softly saying, "What about you? What will become of you?"
Aizen's eyes sparkle as he responds, "Who knows? Perhaps after this brief period of freedom, I'll return to that conceptless darkness. But that doesn't matter. Compared to ascending to the highest throne, this temporary seal is merely the darkness before the dawn of glory."
Sōsuke nods in understanding. Aizen, touching the stone chair lightly, smiles and says, "You are me, and I am you. Our split souls will ultimately need to merge."
As he speaks, a dazzling blue crystal emerges from his chest, floating up from his body. Sōsuke watches in surprise as Aizen explains, "This is a fragment of the Hōgyoku residing within me. It contains some of my past impressions, which will help you see everything I've experienced. Perhaps, this will make it easier for you to seize sufficient power in this world."
Sōsuke does not refuse this gift. The radiant blue crystal floats toward him and merges into his body. Then, Sōsuke's expression suddenly hardens, and he coldly laughs, "Have they discovered this...?"
Dark matter engulfs him, seemingly drowning him without resistance. His gaze upon Aizen carries an indescribable feeling, akin to looking at family or a child, as he softly says, "Don't worry. It's merely a futile act by the incapable. At most, it would only take a century for me to return. Then, any who dare obstruct my path will only find obliteration as their destiny."
As black matter covers his body and creeps up to his face, Aizen continues, "Remember, I am you, and you are me. In this world, the highest throne awaits beneath your gaze."
His body is completely enveloped in black matter, which then condenses into a black sphere before vanishing into a singularity.
Sōsuke, left alone in the grand hall, contemplates Aizen's words and takes a seat on the stone chair, his hand gently caressing it. As the blue light in his chest shines brightly, he closes his eyes in contemplation.
After some time, Kyōka Suigetsu, who had been anxiously waiting outside, appears in the space, her delicate face filled with concern.
Unable to return to her inner world and worried about Sōsuke, she finally makes her way back. Seeing Sōsuke sitting with his eyes closed, she is relieved but disappointed not to see Sōsuke's figure.
As she hesitates whether to awaken him, Sōsuke suddenly opens his eyes. Kyōka Suigetsu, delighted, exclaims, "Sōsuke, you're awake!"
Sōsuke smiles softly at her, "I'm awake, Kyōka Suigetsu. It feels like it's been a long time..."
As he stands, he announces, "From now on, there's no need to call me Sōsuke. That person... I've accepted that name."
With that, he strides forward, declaring, "From today, my name is... Sōsuke Aizen"
As he walks away, the dormant vegetation below suddenly blooms into a vibrant spectacle, following his proclamation.
Kyōka Suigetsu, kneeling on the ground, watches his departing figure with adoration, whispering, "Welcome back... Lord Aizen."